Urban and peri-urban agricultural production along railway tracks: a case study from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) contributes to food security, serves as an opportunity for income generation, and provides recreational services to urban citizens. With a population of 21 Million people, of which 60 % live in slums, UPA activities can play a crucial role in supporting people’...

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Main Authors: Prem Jose Vazhacharickal, Martina Predotova, Dornadula Chandrasekharam, Sharit Bhowmik, Andreas Buerkert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kassel University Press 2013-12-01
Series:Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics
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Online Access:http://jarts.info/index.php/jarts/article/view/2013112544608/790